About the Role We are seeking an experienced Digital Imaging Manager to lead our in-house product photography and imaging function This role will own the end-to-end e-commerce product imaging pipeline from high-volume packshot photography using Orbitvu Alphashot systems to building managing and scaling a high-performing team of Photographers Retouchers and Image Editors The ideal candidate is both hands-on and strategic with strong technical expertise in product photography a sharp eye for detail and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with Global Teams to deliver consistent high-quality visuals across all digital and e-commerce platforms on time every time Key Responsibilities Product Photography Imaging Lead and execute high-volume packshot photography for cosmetic and beauty products Ensure consistent lighting colour accuracy reflections styling and finish in line with brand guidelines Oversee product preparation shot lists framing angles and output specifications for multiple e-commerce platforms Drive efficient photography workflows using Orbitvu Alphashot systems Stay updated with trends and best practices in beauty and cosmetic product photography Image Processing Retouching Build mentor and manage an in-house team of Photographers Retouchers and Image Editors Define document and enforce retouching standards for skin tones textures labels packaging accuracy and realism Oversee post-production workflows including colour correction masking clipping paths clean-ups and optimisation Ensure all images meet the technical and aesthetic requirements of global e-commerce platforms such as Amazon Sephora Tira Nykaa DTC websites and other marketplaces Team Leadership Operations Recruit train and scale the photography and image processing team Define and maintain SOPs workflows quality checkpoints and delivery timelines Manage daily studio operations including capacity planning workload allocation and productivity tracking Collaborate closely with Creative Marketing E-commerce and Brand teams to align imaging output with business goals Global Communication Collaboration Act as the primary point of contact for all photography and imaging-related coordination with Global Teams Communicate effectively across time zones to ensure smooth execution feedback and approvals Proactively identify risks manage dependencies and ensure timelines are met without compromising quality Quality Control Brand Consistency Own final image approvals before release across global platforms Maintain strong visual consistency across SKUs categories campaigns and markets Continuously improve image quality turnaround time scalability and cost efficiency Requirements Required Skills Qualifications Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience with Orbitvu packshot systems mandatory Proven expertise in product photography preferably in cosmetics beauty or FMCG Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop mandatory Strong understanding of colour management calibration and image accuracy Experience handling high-volume e-commerce image production Tools Software Orbitvu systems Alphashot Photoshoot Station Adobe Creative Suite Advanced Colour calibration tools X-Rite Datacolor or equivalent Digital Asset Management systems preferred Project management tools Asana or similar Leadership Communication Proven experience leading and scaling photography and post-production teams Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global stakeholders Excellent organisational planning and stakeholder management skills Strong problem-solving ability with a process-driven mindset Experience Education 7-10 years of experience in product photography or e-commerce imaging Prior experience in cosmetics beauty fashion or FMCG preferred Demonstrated experience managing photography and or post-production teams Degree or diploma in Photography Visual Arts Design or a related field preferred Benefits What We re Looking For Highly detail-oriented with a robust aesthetic and quality-first mindset Comfortable balancing hands-on execution and leadership responsibilities Thrives in a fast-paced high-volume production environment Strong sense of ownership accountability and passion for consistency and excellence

📌 Digital Imaging Manager (orbitvu Alphashot) (Chennai)
🏢 STRI Consulting
📍 Chennai